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LV Friday Flyer – 14 July 2017 Covering the wards of Brighouse, Elland, Greetland and Stainland, Hipperholme & Lightcliffe and Rastrick
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News
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Love the LV Blog? Want to know what’s going on in other part of Calderdale? Our Lower Valley Blog covers Brighouse, Elland, Greetland & Stainland, Hipperholme & Lightcliffe and Rastrick. We link to lots of groups and services in your area and try to bring information about events and activities together in one place. Did you know there are blogs covering the Central Halifax, Halifax North & East and Upper Valley areas too? And regular email newsletter updates!
My Calderdale Online Customer Account to Access Council Services My Calderdale is your online customer account and is a fast, safe and more flexible way to access council services. You can manage your Council Tax, register for ebilling, report a change of address, set up direct debits and check your waste collection days – and new services are being added all the time! Register now and don’t forget to tell your family and friends to sign up too! All you need is your council tax reference number – if you don’t have this you can get it by emailing [email protected].
Important Information about the 2017 Electoral Registration Household Canvass In the next few days all households will receive a Household Enquiry Form (HEF) addressed to “the occupier” listing the details of who we think is living at the property. All households are required by law to respond and tell us if the information on the form is correct or of any changes. Once you have your letter, it is quick and easy to respond on line and you can also register any additions or changes of address. If you don’t respond you will receive a reminder followed by a personal visit. Please pass this message to your friends and family.
Get Involved / Have Your Say
Halifax Town Centre Improvements – have your say! The proposed scheme for Halifax Town Centre will reduce congestion and improve pedestrian connectivity within the historic core of Halifax. Find out more at a drop-in public event on Tuesday 18th July 2017 4-7pm at Halifax Town Hall. more…
New 5-A-Side Football League Starting at Northbridge Leisure Centre 5 Star Sports Limited are starting a new 5 -a-side football league on Mondays at North Bridge Leisure Centre. Unfortunately due to a slight typo error the contact number on the poster sent out is incorrect and the correct number is 07484 227288. As a result of this the league and Northbridge have postponed the start date to the 21 August.. read more…
Be a part of Project Elland Do you live or have you worked in Elland or know someone who does or has? Perhaps you have stories about factories, mills, shops or have some old photos of Elland! If so then you could be a part of Project Elland… get involved…
Calderdale Community grants scheme deadline extended The Council runs two grants schemes for community organisations based in Calderdale. The Community Small Grants scheme gives out one-off grants of up to £3,000. The Community Festivals and Events Fund supports groups that are organising cultural events and festivals across Calderdale, with the aim to get more local people involved in the arts, and attract visitors to our towns and villages. The closing date for complete applications for both funds is Tuesday 1st August 2017. further details…
Events and what’s on
This weekend! Don’t miss Rastrick’s Big Fun Day Rastrick Big Local are holding this year’s fun day at Rastrick Cricket club on Sunday 16 July between 1pm and 5pm with free fairground rides, free donkey rides free bouncy castle and free face painting with food and music… read more…
This weekend! Saturday Art Club, Smith Art Gallery, Brighouse Fortnightly- Saturday 15 July, 9 September and also running October – December 10.30am-12.30pm at Smith Art Gallery, Brighouse. Children aged 8-14 years old are invited to be creative, make stuff and have fun at the Brighouse Saturday Art Club. more details…
Crossroads Lunch Club – Christ Church Hipperholme The lunch club runs every Friday at Christ Church Hall (the church at the cross roads). Run by the community and they have a few vacancies! Enjoy a delicious meal with friendly folk, freshly prepared and served by people from the local churches for just £3.50. Please arrive for 12 noon and lunch will be served at 12:30pm. more details …
Breadmaking in a Day – 1 September Friday 1 September 10am – 2pm, Martin Street, Brighouse. LoveBread is a social enterprise reaching a broad range of people – impacting on health and wellbeing and creating an active, local community based around bread. Are you interested in learning how to make bread in a fun and supportive environment? more information…
Incredible Edible Health Centres at Calderdale Royal Hospital Some of the recreational spaces at the hospital have been made into edible plots with herb boxes, raised beds and a sensory courtyard. Workshops are held on ‘Tasty Tuesdays’ with a programme of growing and cooking workshops in the hospital grounds to nurture wellbeing. The first workshop on July 18 will run 12:00 – 14:00. more info…
Children & Young People
Treasure Hunt – Elland Children’s Centre 28 July 2017 You are never too young to enjoy a good old treasure hunt and. Families of all ages can take part in a walking treasure hunt around Elland and Holywell Green followed by a picnic and some activities. To book call Sure Start Children’s Centres on 01422 266197. Further details…
Eureka Super Sunday and Holiday Clubs Eureka’s Super Sunday and Holiday Clubs are for disabled children and the whole family. They’re run by trained Enablers, are lots of fun and a great way to meet other families and best of all are free of charge. The first is Tuesday 25 July and you can book by calling 01422 330069 or emailing [email protected]… more information…
Jam Packed Summer Jam Packed Summer is a summer sports scheme for young disabled people aged 8 – 19 years. Monday 24 July to Friday 18 August. Enjoy a variety of disability specific and adapted
mainstream sport and leisure activities, delivered by qualified sports coaches and staff… read more…
FREE Summer Holiday Activities at Orange Box Wednesday 26 July – Friday 1 September (weekdays, excluding 28 August) 2pm – 4pm. Upcycle furniture and clothes, sing karaoke, enjoy yoga and drama, go zorbing, climb the bouldering tunnel, play table tennis, cook healthy meals, skate in the rooftop. details…
Food for Summer – Wellholme Park Children’s Centre 1 August 2017 Starting Tuesday 1 August 2017 11:15 – 13:15 at Wellholme Park Children’s Centre there will be two weeks of families making picnics and eating together in the park. Each week families will make a range of savoury and sweet picnic foods, trying different food and enjoying the weather and activities in the park. Suitable for families with children of any age, call Sure Start Children’s Centres on 01422 266197 for information. further details…
Out of School and Holiday Club Next Step Childcare out of school and holiday club is based in Elland and offers unique and excellent childcare for children across Calderdale aged between 3 and 16 years for 50 weeks of the year… details…
Halifax Holiday Club – for over the summer Halifax Holiday Club offer programmes over the 6 week summer Holidays alongside their normal programmes with 5 different week long courses covering Mountain Bikes, Paddle Sport, Climbing, Bushcraft and Adventure Service Challenge. more info…
2017 Summer Camp at the Inspire Centre The Inspire Centre at Calderdale College, Halifax are running a Summer Camp Monday 14 to Friday 8 August 2017 – 9am to 3pm daily for boys and girls aged 4+ and is suitable for all levels & abilities – Both members and non-members welcome. A full week at camp is costs £100 (individual day prices available on request)… more information…
Overgate Hospice – Midnight Walk How do you feel about walking under the stars with the Overgate Midnight Walk. Saturday 9 September starting from North Bridge Leisure Centre. A 7 or 13 mile sponsored walk to raise funds for Overgate Hospice. For more information call 01422 387121. further details…
Identity Group for LGBTQ Young People in Calderdale Identity is an LGBTQ group situated in the Halifax/Calderdale area, formerly known as GALYIC. The group offers confidential support and advice to all young people aged 12 – 18 yrs regarding sexual and gender identity, home and school concerns, and all other worries they may have. They are based in a secure location in Halifax town centre that offers a safe environment for young people to meet. Please contact them via email [email protected] or on the telephone Call or text Kate on 07867 644696 or Kellie on 07870 382440 to arrange to meet with you. details of sessions...
Local Cinemas and Theatres Vue Halifax – The Rex Cinema - Hebden Bridge Picture House – The Victoria Theatre Square Chapel Centre for the Arts – Halifax Playhouse – King Cross Library Film Club
Health and Staying Well
Keep up to date! New Staying Well website and newsletter Our new Staying Well project website can be found online at www.stayingwellhub.com You’ll find information about the service and links to what’s going on locally and make a referral yourself. Click here to read the first Staying Well newsletter… read more…
Avoiding the Latest Scams – SAFER Newsletter The SAFER project is an award winning Big Lottery Funded community protection and empowerment programme, supporting older adults (55+) in West Yorkshire. The project aims to provide residents with the knowledge, skills and confidence to protect themselves against Doorstep Crime and Scams, helping them to feel safer in their own homes. more…
XenZone Online Counselling through Kooth and Qwell XenZone was formed to make it easy and safe for all generations to access the best mental health and emotional well-being services as and when they need them. They are pioneers of online counselling and emotional well-being support. In 2004, they founded Kooth, the first online counselling and therapy service for children and young people in the UK. Following on from Kooth’s success they launched an online counselling and well-being platform for adults, Qwell. read more…
Wednesday Bereavement Support and Social Group The Wednesday Bereavement Support and Social Group meet on the first Wednesday of the month at the Canon Winter Centre, Elland from 2pm to 4 pm… get involved…
Memory Lane Cafe Coming Soon to Maurice Jagger Centre Make sure you put Wednesday 2 August 2017 in your diary for the Memory Lane Cafe at the Maurice Jagger Centre. The cafe will be open on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month 2pm to 4pm. Further information from June on 01422 706373. find out more...
Talking Therapies from Insight Healthcare Calderdale Talking Therapies is part of Insight Healthcare and provide free talking therapy services on behalf of the NHS. The service provides help to people experiencing common difficulties such as: low mood, depression, anxiety, stress, panic, anger, phobias, trauma, bereavement, loss, relationship difficulties and family problems… more…
Riverside Dementia Friendly Cafe Get down to the Riverside Cafe at St. Bartholomew’s Church in Ripponden for just £2 per session every 2nd and 4th Wednesday 1:30 – 3:30 pm. A very warm welcome is extended to people with dementia; conditions such as Parkinson’s and their carers… get involved…
Diabetes Support Group in Elland! Go along and join the Diabetes Support Group and exercise class started by CREW Heart Support in Elland where you can discuss different topics around your diabetes and try a different style of exercise each week. Every Wednesday at Elland Golf Club… details…
Ladies Gentle Exercise Class at Southgate Church Hall The Ladies Gentle Exercise Class costs just £3 and is suitable for all levels so get involved and enjoy fun routines to music & all over body-toning exercises every Tuesday… details…
Calderdale Creative Minds July Newsletter Go to our website to download the third newsletter from Creative Minds. There are many projects running at the moment and details of these can be found in the newsletter including Café Culture, Indoor Cricket and more. further details…
Men’s Exercise Circuit at Southgate Church Hall The Men’s Exercise Circuit costs just £3 and is suitable for all levels, especially those recovering from injury, surgery or illness including Cancer. Every Thursday… details…
Do you know someone who’s feeling lonely? Talk to the Staying Well Hub – call us on 01422 392767
Local Sports Centres
Brighouse Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre – Tel. 01422 28806
Halifax Swimming Pool - Tel. 01422 366624
Employment and Training
Work Club at Elland Children’s Centre FREE support every Monday for families & young people looking for work, training, volunteer opportunities, apprenticeships and more at Elland Children’s Centre… details…
Careers Centre offers information and support for all ages Calderdale & Kirklees Careers Centre offers services for people of all ages including help finding a job, apprenticeship or preparing CVs and more… details…
Managing Mental Health in your Organisation Thursday 20 July 10:00 – 13:30 at the VAC offices, Halifax. The half-day session will look at managing mental health in your organisation, identifying problems and finding coping mechanisms that could help. Hear from a Healthy Minds volunteer with personal experience of managing a mental health condition at work, and explore a range of strategies with a view to identifying which might suit individuals. read more and book a place…
Volunteer Counsellors needed at Overgate Hospice Overgate Hospice need qualified counsellors with the minimum qualification of Diploma/Level 5 in counselling studies who are able to offer 2 or more hours a week to offer
counselling to patients and relatives. further details…
Latest Jobs
Part-time Football Coaches – Immediate start
Retail Sales Assistant – British Heart Foundation
Part time Cleaner at West end golf club
Skilled Hand Laminator vacancy – A B Terratec Ltd
Centrally Tasked Community Warden (Community Safety)
FREE Plastering Training with potential for skills
Starting Line Employment Service for disabled customers
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